CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTIONS OF A CREDIT MANAGER Your main duties will include: There should be a close liaison between the credit control department and the marketing /sales department so that credit issues are resolved smoothly.

Checking customer's credit situation Running necessary credit checks Ensuring the terms and conditions of the receivable and payable balances are managed Ensure that account maintenance is kept always updated Dealing with internal and external queries about payments, ensuring customers pay on time and negotiating re-payment plans Ensure all queries are resolved within the turnaround time Chase overdue invoices Maintain accurate records of all chasing activity Regularly contacting high profile customers to ensure all relevant debts and queries are managed as necessary Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness Ensure that all transactions are compliant with Company's policies Provide accurate advice on all queries Propose write off irrecoverable receivables Ensure all standard reporting deadlines are met Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by senior management in terms of month end reports and adhoc reports Undertake account reconciliations as required Management of key accounts Approving and releasing of orders Liaising with suppliers Supplier reconciliations Other duties as delegated from time to time by the Senior Management Team or any other person designated in their absence If any customers stop paying or pay late, then it's your responsibility to ensure the necessary interaction is taken and that senior management is kept abreast of the situation You are expected to regularly review the company's debt recovery procedures.

Ensure credit limits are managed accordingly Always minimise risk May be required to work additional time at month end or when required by the company Good interpersonal skills for building customer relations both internal and external Must have good time management skills for management of a credit and orders team Must handle diversity and conflict reasonably well Be willing to accept change in rules and policies as the company deems necessary. Required Skills & Abilities You'll need to be firm and organized to work in credit control.

Other skills that will help you in the job include: Good team interaction skills The ability to work in a team and individually Sound decision-making Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good attention to detail The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Good business judgment A good head for numbers Good excel skills Sound Computer Skills